". . . particularly regarding his support of Second Amendment privileges ." WTF???
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Republicans cheer speech by actor, NRA chief Heston in Arlington
By Mary Doclar
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
ARLINGTON -- Actor-turned- activist Charlton Heston has drawn plenty of accolades for his portrayals of gallant heroes such as Moses and Ben-Hur, but his less-popular views had 500 Republicans on their feet last night.
Heston, 75, the president of the National Rifle Association, challenged what he called the political-correctness movement during an appearance sponsored by the Republican Women of Arlington last night at the Arlington Convention Center.
"Stand up, speak up. Go with your heart, even if it goes against the conventional grain," Heston said during his 30-minute speech. "Let me tell you, it ain't easy. Dr. King stood on a lot of balconies. The police dogs had sharp teeth."
The speech, titled "Winning the Cultural War," was one that Heston gave in 1999 at Harvard University. But it struck a chord with the Republican crowd, who gave Heston a warm welcome and a standing ovation.
Heston has been sharply criticized for his conservative views, particularly regarding his support of Second Amendment privileges. But he also said he has been called a racist, even though he championed civil rights and marched with Martin Luther King during the 1960s. He has also been called an anti-Semite and a homophobe.
"Telling us how to think has evolved into telling us what to say," Heston said. "Telling us what to do can't be far behind."
Heston was clearly among friends last night. He walked into the grand hall accompanied by a flourish of music from his epic movie, `The Ten Commandments.' His dramatic entrance had guests quickly on their feet, applauding loudly and some thrusting their fists in the air.
Some members of the Republican Women's organization were star-struck by having the actor, who has appeared in more than 70 films and won an Academy Award for his role in `Ben-Hur,' in their midst.
"He's such a gentleman," said former Councilwoman Barbara Nash, who had her picture taken with Heston. "He's so charming."
Organizers made certain to play up Heston's Hollywood roots. Before last night's dinner began, guests were treated to a "parody video," or montage of film clips from Heston's movies that had been doctored to add lines of humorous dialogue. One scene from `Planet of the Apes' carried the caption: "I'm warning you. Don't monkey around with our Second Amendment."
The event cost from $75 for individuals to $5,000 for a VIP table and was expected to generate about $40,000 for the club's political action committee and high school scholarships, said Dolores Pell, club president. The group paid $25,000 for Heston to appear, she said.
The event was expected to draw a bigger crowd, but it was competing with a $1,000-a- plate fund-raiser for Gov. George W. Bush in Dallas, Pell said.
"As it turned out, Bush's people kind of at the last moment had a fund-raiser in Dallas on the same night," Pell said. "Sure, that took a little away. But I think it's going to be a resounding success."
During a news conference before last night's gala, Heston said that he sees the upcoming November vote as "the most important election since the Civil War," because it will usher in a new president, who will in turn probably get to select as many as three new Supreme Court justices, and determine whether the Republicans retain control of both houses of Congress.
Bush remains the candidate of choice for the NRA, but the organization doesn't expect to wield extraordinary influence in the White House if he is elected, Heston said.
"Obviously, Gov. Bush is in favor of the Second Amendment," Heston said. "That's good enough for me, and it's good enough for us."
Heston said that many people mistakenly blame gun- rights advocates for the mass shootings that have rocked the country during the past few years.
He recounted a conversation he had with the father of one of the students who was killed during the massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado last year. The father, he said, didn't blame gun-rights advocates for the shooting.
"He said, `I'll tell you this. This is not about guns. This is about maladjusted kids,' " Heston said. "And I think that seems to be the prevailing opinion across the country right now."
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The New World Order has a Third Reich odor.
You can't reach the dear lady directly, but there a Letters address with a cc to the managing editor at:
letters@star-telegram.com
stedit@star-telegram.com
http://www.star-telegram.com/news/doc/1047/1:ARL52A/1:ARL52A0629100.html
Republicans cheer speech by actor, NRA chief Heston in Arlington
By Mary Doclar
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
ARLINGTON -- Actor-turned- activist Charlton Heston has drawn plenty of accolades for his portrayals of gallant heroes such as Moses and Ben-Hur, but his less-popular views had 500 Republicans on their feet last night.
Heston, 75, the president of the National Rifle Association, challenged what he called the political-correctness movement during an appearance sponsored by the Republican Women of Arlington last night at the Arlington Convention Center.
"Stand up, speak up. Go with your heart, even if it goes against the conventional grain," Heston said during his 30-minute speech. "Let me tell you, it ain't easy. Dr. King stood on a lot of balconies. The police dogs had sharp teeth."
The speech, titled "Winning the Cultural War," was one that Heston gave in 1999 at Harvard University. But it struck a chord with the Republican crowd, who gave Heston a warm welcome and a standing ovation.
Heston has been sharply criticized for his conservative views, particularly regarding his support of Second Amendment privileges. But he also said he has been called a racist, even though he championed civil rights and marched with Martin Luther King during the 1960s. He has also been called an anti-Semite and a homophobe.
"Telling us how to think has evolved into telling us what to say," Heston said. "Telling us what to do can't be far behind."
Heston was clearly among friends last night. He walked into the grand hall accompanied by a flourish of music from his epic movie, `The Ten Commandments.' His dramatic entrance had guests quickly on their feet, applauding loudly and some thrusting their fists in the air.
Some members of the Republican Women's organization were star-struck by having the actor, who has appeared in more than 70 films and won an Academy Award for his role in `Ben-Hur,' in their midst.
"He's such a gentleman," said former Councilwoman Barbara Nash, who had her picture taken with Heston. "He's so charming."
Organizers made certain to play up Heston's Hollywood roots. Before last night's dinner began, guests were treated to a "parody video," or montage of film clips from Heston's movies that had been doctored to add lines of humorous dialogue. One scene from `Planet of the Apes' carried the caption: "I'm warning you. Don't monkey around with our Second Amendment."
The event cost from $75 for individuals to $5,000 for a VIP table and was expected to generate about $40,000 for the club's political action committee and high school scholarships, said Dolores Pell, club president. The group paid $25,000 for Heston to appear, she said.
The event was expected to draw a bigger crowd, but it was competing with a $1,000-a- plate fund-raiser for Gov. George W. Bush in Dallas, Pell said.
"As it turned out, Bush's people kind of at the last moment had a fund-raiser in Dallas on the same night," Pell said. "Sure, that took a little away. But I think it's going to be a resounding success."
During a news conference before last night's gala, Heston said that he sees the upcoming November vote as "the most important election since the Civil War," because it will usher in a new president, who will in turn probably get to select as many as three new Supreme Court justices, and determine whether the Republicans retain control of both houses of Congress.
Bush remains the candidate of choice for the NRA, but the organization doesn't expect to wield extraordinary influence in the White House if he is elected, Heston said.
"Obviously, Gov. Bush is in favor of the Second Amendment," Heston said. "That's good enough for me, and it's good enough for us."
Heston said that many people mistakenly blame gun- rights advocates for the mass shootings that have rocked the country during the past few years.
He recounted a conversation he had with the father of one of the students who was killed during the massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado last year. The father, he said, didn't blame gun-rights advocates for the shooting.
"He said, `I'll tell you this. This is not about guns. This is about maladjusted kids,' " Heston said. "And I think that seems to be the prevailing opinion across the country right now."
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The New World Order has a Third Reich odor.
. Just ask!
